# GCRx Investor & Friend Update - EO December 2024 *Update for the month of December 2024* By [GCRx](https://paragraph.com/@gcrx) · 2024-12-31 update --- [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ffe95366dfc1a0381cc9eb529a1a6402.png)](https://gcrx.io) **_Hey there,_** > _"The accumulation of small achievements is the only way to do something incredible."_ **4,379**. What does this number mean to us? It’s not just a number; it’s how much we’ve grown our revenue percentage-wise since graduating from the [**Orange DAO Fellowship**](https://x.com/vamosarthur/status/1709263994089808212) at the end of 2023. _Interested in becoming an Orange DAO fellow? Check out_ [_here_](https://refer.orangedao.xyz/ArthurZubkoff)_._ Yep, that’s a 45x growth in less than 16 months—it’s a number we’re proud of, but what really excites us is the journey behind it. From launching SPVs in record time to growing our community of angels, this year has been all about moving fast, learning faster, and delivering results. This year, we’ve scaled GCRx to new heights, and the numbers tell the story. * * * ### **Key Updates** [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2d146e2ee2447144e36051cbb2274e10.png)](mailto:support@gcrx.io?subject=Excited%20to%20Explore%20Setting%20Up%20an%20SPV%20for%20Investment%20X!&body=Hey%20GCRx%20Team!%0A%0AI%27m%20super%20excited%20about%20the%20idea%20of%20setting%20up%20an%20SPV%20for%20Investment%20X.%20I%20thought%20it%27d%20be%20awesome%20to%20connect%20and%20chat%20about%20what%20I%20have%20in%20mind.%20Here%27s%20a%20little%20scoop%20about%20me%20and%20what%20we%20need:%0A%0A1.%20%5BInsert%20Your%20Background%20Here%5D%0A2.%20%5BInsert%20Your%20Needs%20Here%5D%0A3.%20%5BInsert%20Additional%20Details%20Here%5D%0A%0A...%0A%0ALooking%20forward%20to%20making%20some%20magic%20happen!%0A%0AThanks%20a%20ton!%0A%0ACheers,%0A%0A%5BYour%20Name%5D) * **33 SPVs launched** (+175% growth from Q1). That’s about 3 per month. Our goal? To hit these numbers weekly and eventually daily. Ambitious? Yes. Necessary for growth? Absolutely. * **$7.2M AUM** (+288%). Next year, we’re aiming to break into double digits. * **300 angels onboarded** (+200%). By this time next year, we’re targeting at least a 10x increase. * **14 days**. The time it took to move our latest SPV from client sourcing and negotiation to fully funded. We handled all operational aspects end-to-end and aim to reduce this timeline even further. * **Liquid distributions**. Some SPV investments have already gone liquid, marking the full operational cycle from launch to investor returns. We’ve successfully managed these distributions for our clients, ensuring smooth execution every step of the way. * * * ### Partner Highlight: Hedgey [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/de1dfe3ab6976bcc6701e6ecec853ba9.png)](https://hedgey.finance) We’ve partnered with [**Hedgey**](https://hedgey.finance) to make onchain token vesting, investor lockups, and distributions effortless. Their intuitive platform simplifies token management for teams, communities, and investors without compromising on trust or security. The Hedgey team has been incredibly helpful and supportive, going above and beyond to ensure a smooth experience. Their commitment to quality and expertise has made them an invaluable partner as we continue scaling and streamlining operational workflows. * * * ### Pre-Seed Round SPV Operated by GCRx: Perena [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1a9492aa62883c9f08743f8506dafa0f.jpg)](https://twitter.com/pivotglobal_xyz) [Pivot Global](https://twitter.com/pivotglobal_xyz) [@pivotglobal\_xyz](https://twitter.com/pivotglobal_xyz) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/pivotglobal_xyz/status/1866864792864260513) 1/ Pivot Global is proud to announce our investment in [@Perena\_\_](https://twitter.com/Perena__) , a stablecoin infra layer on Solana alongside [@BinanceLabs](https://twitter.com/BinanceLabs) [@primitivecrypto](https://twitter.com/primitivecrypto) [@anagramxyz](https://twitter.com/anagramxyz) [@MaelstromFund](https://twitter.com/MaelstromFund) and more [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ecc6c1c9c994b79bc1fac888c6920da4.jpg) paragraph.xyz Why we invested in Perena ------------------------- Stablecoins are undoubtedly one of the few products that has gained true product market fit in crypto. Stablecoins are not only a form of programmable money but they enable practical, everyday use of... ](https://t.co/AAxBBpyLg8) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 39](https://twitter.com/pivotglobal_xyz/status/1866864792864260513)[ 17:17 • 11 Dec 2024 ](https://twitter.com/pivotglobal_xyz/status/1866864792864260513) ![](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/callout/information-icon.png) Looking to invest in projects like Perena with your network? [**We'll handle it for you**](mailto:support@gcrx.io?subject=Excited%20to%20Explore%20Setting%20Up%20an%20SPV%20for%20Investment%20X!&body=Hey%20GCRx%20Team!%0A%0AI%27m%20super%20excited%20about%20the%20idea%20of%20setting%20up%20an%20SPV%20for%20Investment%20X.%20I%20thought%20it%27d%20be%20awesome%20to%20connect%20and%20chat%20about%20what%20I%20have%20in%20mind.%20Here%27s%20a%20little%20scoop%20about%20me%20and%20what%20we%20need:%0A%0A1.%20%5BInsert%20Your%20Background%20Here%5D%0A2.%20%5BInsert%20Your%20Needs%20Here%5D%0A3.%20%5BInsert%20Additional%20Details%20Here%5D%0A%0A...%0A%0ALooking%20forward%20to%20making%20some%20magic%20happen!%0A%0AThanks%20a%20ton!%0A%0ACheers,%0A%0A%5BYour%20Name%5D). * * * ### **Reflecting on 2024: Lessons Learned & Books That Inspired Us** [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/567d4768748d7284ba1e417844da5f41.png)](https://gcrx.io) This year wasn’t without its challenges. We tried, failed, and adapted quickly. Here are our top takeaways and the books that inspired them: 1. **Try things fast and drop them faster.** The best decisions come from rapid experimentation. It’s an approach inspired by _The Lean Startup_ by Eric Ries, where the culture of experimentation is key to finding what works. 2. **Iterate boldly but optimize lean.** Efficiency and simplicity are critical, especially as a young startup. While Peter Thiel’s _Zero to One_ champions bold leaps over incremental progress, we also value the wisdom of Guy Kawasaki’s _The Art of the Start 2.0_ Focus on solving real problems for real people with meaningful solutions—without burning through resources to create something no one needs. This mindset keeps us grounded as we build with purpose and impact. 3. **Always be positive.** Momentum comes from optimism, even when things don’t go as planned. From _The Hard Thing About Hard Things_ by Ben Horowitz, we’ve learned that while challenges are inevitable, maintaining a positive mindset is essential for pushing through. * * * ### **A Thank You** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f1ca1203cd5a483a96c6372c885d08e6.png) GCR, Pengu, and Friends—Thank You!! To our investors, partners, and supporters: Thank you. Every win, lesson, and pivot this year has been made possible by your belief in what we’re building. Together, we’ve grown, learned, and created something we’re incredibly proud of, with even more to come. 2025 is on the horizon, and we’re ready to double down on what works, refine what doesn’t, and aim even higher. **Let’s make it another incredible year.** * * * ### **Connect With Us** Travels await! 2025 is going to be an amazing year, and we can’t wait to catch up with you. Join our [GCR Live Chats](https://t.me/addlist/EfYTzRUzJww4Mjhk) to connect with founders and investors from around the globe and see where everyone’s headed next. * * * Ready to grow with GCRx? [**Let’s _invest together_**](mailto:arthur@gcrx.io). Best, Arthur and the [GCRx](https://gcrx.io) Team --- *Originally published on [GCRx](https://paragraph.com/@gcrx/gcrx-investor-and-friend-update-dec-2024)*